26 March, 2014

The Workstudy guide to: Venice

Studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to travel, however, deciding where to go and what to do is tough! This is the first post of a very special 2014 series: The Workstudy guide to (some of) Europe's nooks and crannies! Its aim is to give you an idea of some of the amazing places you can visit and how to make the most of your trips. First up, Venice-thanks for the tips Erica Moriarty!

10 Great Things to Do in Venice by Erica Moriarty

1.Stroll around in Napoleon’s footsteps

Visit the piazza San Marco and experience
what Napoleon referred to as “the drawing room of Europe”. In one square, you
can see St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Torre dell’Orologo, which dates
back to 1496!

2.Take a romantic journey on a Gondola

Even if you left your lover at home, a
gondola is still a great experience with a group of friends or even by
yourself! Pre-book on www.gondolavenezia.com
or simply just walk around Venice and you’ll spot an open one quickly.

When you get to Venice, purchase a Rolling
Venice Pass for only 24 euro if you’re a student. The pass gets you three days
of travel on any public or water bus – a steal considering each trip is usually
7 euro.

Head to Santa Margherita for the best bars
in Venice and even catch some locals dancing and singing in the centre. Piccolo
Mondo is the only one open super late, so get in some dancing while you can
with the locals!

And on that note, bear in mind one of Italy’s mottos while
you’re in Venice – “Chi beve bene dorme bene, chi dorme bene sogna bene.” This
translates to “He who drinks well, sleeps well; he who sleeps well, dreams
well.” So grab a glass of vino and enjoy the Venezian dream!